53. (1) The Chairperson of a relevant body shall preside at all meetings of the relevant body at which the Chairperson is present.
(2) If the Chairperson is not present at a meeting, the members present shall elect one of their number to preside at the meeting.
(3) At a meeting of the Authority, 6 members including—
(a) 1 of the members referred to in paragraph 40 (1) (b); and
(b) 1 of the members referred to in paragraph 40 (1) (c);
constitute a quorum.
(4) At a meeting of the Council, 5 members including—
(a) the member referred to in paragraph 41 (1) (c); and
(b) the member referred to in paragraph 41 (1) (d);
constitute a quorum.
(5) Questions arising at a meeting of a relevant body shall be decided by a majority of the votes of members present and voting.
(6) The member presiding at a meeting of a relevant body has a deliberative vote only.
(7) In the event of an equality of votes on a question, the question shall be reconsidered at a time and place fixed by the member presiding.
(8) Subject to section 45 and this Division, the member presiding at a meeting of a relevant body may determine the procedure to be followed at or in connection with the meeting.
(9) A relevant body shall keep a written record of its proceedings.